Castleton Crackers Debuts Colorful and Compact New Packaging

November 2016; South Woodstock, Vermont– Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company (VFCC) and artisan cracker division Castleton Crackers, is proud to introduce newly-designed box packaging for the entire line of Castleton Crackers in more vibrant colors and compact size while retaining its artisan look. Castleton Crackers flavors have been re-named to help clarify flavors and feature pairing suggestions on the back of the box. "The line includes a NEW version of our maple cracker, SALTED MAPLE, which is receiving rave reviews", says founder, Whitney LamyThe new packaging design updates the Castleton Cracker’s signature kraft box with more color and information, while still keeping the see-through window.Better fitting tray cradles crackers more effectively for less breakage and the compact size allows for easier stocking at retail and are perfect for Holiday Gift Baskets.“Changing our packaging to a bolder color coded box makes us much more attractive to retailers.“More vibrant, sturdy packaging gives the retailer more display opportunities and the consumer a beautiful artisan box design”, says Whitney.

ABOUT VERMONT FARMSTEAD CHEESE COMPANY: The Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company (www.vermontfarmstead.com),based in South Woodstock, VT, is home to a prize-winning, multi-breed herd, with an adjoining 5,500-sq. ft. production facility. The company’s creative cheesemakers employ traditional and sustainable dairy farming practices in creating a line of the highest-quality, “old-world” cheeses with distinct Vermont authenticity and style.ABOUT CASTLETON CRACKERS: Founded in 2008 by Whitney Lamy in Castleton, VT, Castleton Crackers (www.castletoncrackers.com) is an all-natural line of artisanal crackers inspired by an 1800s recipe. The wholesome, artisan-looking crackers are available in six flavors: Alehouse Cheddar, Sesame Graham, Salted Maple, Multi-Seed Rye, Rosemary, Simply Wheat.Castleton Crackers contain no trans fats or artificial colors, flavors or preservatives and GMO free. Castleton Crackers are available nationwide. In 2014, Castleton Crackers was awarded the SoFI for "Outstanding Cracker" by the Specialty Food Association.